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Job Summary

At NetApp, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform the way businesses operate. We are dedicated to developing advanced AI and generative AI services that empower our clients to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and insight from their enterprise data on-prem or in the cloud. We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Development Engineering to lead our talented team in this exciting endeavor.

As the Director of Development Engineering for AI and Generative AI Services, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of engineers to design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art AI services. Your deep expertise in cloud services, AI technologies, and search services will be crucial in driving our AI initiatives forward. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our AI offerings, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for defining engineering program goals, spanning the planning, execution and monitoring of such goals.

+ Drive the technical vision and strategy for AI services, aligning with business objectives.

+ Oversee the end-to-end development, deployment and running of AI and generative AI services

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering leaders, data science, and operations, to deliver high-quality solutions.

+ Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of AI services.

+ Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, generative and agentic AI, and cloud technologies, and incorporate them into the development process.

+ Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.

+ Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

+ Mentor, hire and grow a global development service team

Key Requirements

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

+ Proven experience in developing and running cloud services.

+ Hands-on experience with building AI platforms and services such as Amazon Bedrock, Azure AI, Vertex AI, etc.

+ Understading of and experience with search architectueres and services a such as Azure AI Search, AWS Kendra, or similar technologies such as graph based indexing and search.

+ Strong leadership and team management skills.

+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

+ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environme.

+ Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed systems.

+ Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

+ Knowledge of AI ethics and governance.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 15 years of related experience with 5+ years managing a development team

Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.

We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.